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We all know what Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is, but do we know what it feels like? GluckRadio welcomes two sufferers of it to lend their own perspective to a very consuming mental illness: Iraq War vet Kayla Williams and rape survivor Jessica Stern. PTSD wreaked havoc for both women, putting one at gunpoint and the other on a long search for her rapist. Beyond the flashbacks though, how can PTSD be a template for growth and perspective? Do you have a mild form of it?

Celebrity author, Sandra Tsing Loh, joins GluckRadio.com to talk about mighty menopause. Rather than it being an unfortunate end of an era, menopause is a return to real womanhood—with all its inherent pain, wisdom, happiness and humor. Instead of another social science write-up, Loh talks about her affair that ended her marriage, her own sense of female empowerment, and why she thinks motherhood is overrated. And does she really regret her kids? www.sandratsingloh.com

All too often a prison sentence includes rape. For our guest, TJ Parsell, one prank turned into a four year sentence for armed robbery. At 17, he was gang-raped repeatedly in jail when he should've been at prom. His story includes everything from the most vile acts to the most angelic, leaving you no choice but to care about this issue. Also, we'll find out how jails are run from the inside. How do you protect yourself? Why couldn't he get a guard? How was his burgeoning gay identity affected by jail culture? www.tjparsell.com

This week we have sitcom-writer and adventurer, Kristin Newman, on to talk with Dr. Gluck and Betsy about her wild romps across the world, romancing all sorts of men. While her friends were getting married and having kids, Newman was traveling across the continents and wandering into the beds of beautiful men. American men, how do you rank compared to men from Iceland, Israel and South America? Newman's tale isn't just her own, but a manifesto for women's libido and how men all over the world can fulfill it. www.theotherkristinnewman.com

GluckRadio.com guest Dalton Conley is not just another parenting theorist — he's a scientist. Conley has conducted the most crucial experiments on all aspects of child-rearing, which are all outlined in his fun book, 'PARENTOLOGY.' What he's offering isn't another opinion; it's fact. Why did he give his son the longest recorded name in NYC? And why did he get a vasectomy so his 2 year-old daughter would be smarter? Whether you think he's selfish or brilliant, Conley will help you lay down the groundwork for your own parenting philosophy.

It's a good thing to make a lot of money. It's a great thing to know how to manage it. Judith Panos, Debra Schatzki and Laura Hill of BPP Wealth Management Solutions join GluckRadio.com to talk about what you can do to create financial legacies and ensure prosperity for you and your family for generations. How can you maximize your wealth when it comes to life insurance, taxes, and investment? BPP is paving the way in innovative financial planning, turning old modes into a new approach to money management. www.bppwealth.com

There's more to do, and less time to do it. Guest Brigid Schulte calls this pandemic 'The Overwhelm': the more we check off on our to-do list—on everything from work to leisure to family—the more impossible it seems to manage. What does the information age and an antiquated workplace culture have to do with it? How is your stress affecting your parenting and your health? Why are women happier at work and men happier at home? Brigid explores the pandemic of stress and sees what needs some changing. www.brigidschulte.com

50 isn't the new 40. According to celebrity actress & author, Annabelle Gurwitch, it's still fucking 50. Gurwitch talks about coping with the ongoing crisis of being a middle-aged woman. What happens when men's numbers get replaced by AARP brochures, and you have to deal with botox, dry vagina, and classes with love coaches? Virtually overnight, Gurwitch became so invisible to everyone, she had no choice but to see the humor. What was her midlife crisis like? She fought the fifties honorably, but ended up losing in the funniest (and most poignant) ways. www.annabellegurwitch.com.

It's a taboo topic for even the most tolerant among us: polyamory & open relationships. This week, Dr. Gluck and Betsy welcome Janet Hardy on the show, author of what's become the bible of polyamory, "The Ethical Slut". In a world of so much monogamy and even more temptation, Hardy will help us separate love from possessiveness. After all, despite everything you've been told, what exactly IS wrong with sex in abundance? How do you deal with jealousy? And is opening things up right for you and your partner? www.janetwhardy.com

It seems the only time we hear about adoption is when a celebrity adopts a child from overseas. But for author Susanne Antonetta, her experience with her adopted son from South Korea was not only a distinct form of motherhood, but an examination of family, interracial issues, and love. Is it possible to establish unconditional love despite different genes? And as an adopted child grows up, what sort of questions about identity and self-worth loom large? And you'll be surprised to learn why people adopt. www.suzannepaola.com

This is a story you'll have to hear to believe. Author Liza Monroy hops on GluckRadio.com to talk about her illegal marriage to her gay best friend, Emir, so that he could receive citizenship and escape the severely homophobic Middle East. What makes matters worse is that Liza's mother is an immigration fraud agent for the INS! In addition to her riveting personal story, Monroy calls on us to question our assumptions on marriage, love, and commitment, whether it's in secret or not. www.lizamonroy.com

GluckRadio welcomes stripper and writer, Antonia Crane, to talk about her latest memoir SPENT. Crane went from a small-town girl with a rough childhood to a virile life of stripping, crystal meth and feminism in San Francisco - all of it, her choice. She pulls no punches in talking about what parts of her life felt powerful and what parts felt degrading. How has her personal life meshed with her professional life? What are the hidden sides of the sex industry? And did she ever love a client? www.antoniacrane.com

What happens when you're a young twenty-something who dates online... with the help of your grandmother? While most grandmothers bake sugar cookies, this yenta Granny gave Kayli non-sugarcoated advice for every situation – from sex to long distance relationships to understanding the male psyche. At any age, modern romance is full of obstacles, and it's time for Kayli to walk us through a few of the problems and solutions on GluckRadio. www.grannyismywingman.com

GluckRadio.com welcomes evolutionary psychologist Gad Saad to the show to talk about how our Darwinian drives influence the consumption decisions we make: from sports cars to spouses, high heels to holiday gifts. You ever notice that we like fatty and salty foods, and not raw kale? And why does porn do the trick for men, while women need romance novels? And the juiciest question of all: do women really like wealthy men? Saad will give us the cold, hard science. Buy his book THE CONSUMING INSTINCT today!

This week, Betsy and Dr. Gluck take a break from the guests and talk about romance. Whether you're single or married for decades, everyone can stand to make a few positive changes to the way they romance others. It's not a matter of finding someone, as much as it is a matter of maintaining the flame. Dr. Gluck channels his life-coaching expertise and Betsy channels her years of studying the history of romance to provide this quality free advice. Take this time too to listen to episodes you need to catch up on! www.gluckradio.com